Cycles of Change

Pacific island tribes preserved village peace through solemn rites crafted to heal bitter family feuds. On the Hawaiian archipelago, isolated sea geography forced small clans to settle disputes without turning to spears or clubs. When feuds burned within large family clans, the life of the whole [...]

Tomas Belsky was born on July 4, 1938, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His parents were immigrants from Russia and Poland who brought rich cultural traditions to their American home. These influences shaped his early years and sparked his interest in creative expression. He studied history, painting, [...]